Behara Ganesh Patro (22 June 1945 – 5 January 2015) was an Indian playwright and screenwriter known for his works in

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. He started his career in 1965, and wrote

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s, songs, and stories for Telugu films from the 1970s up to the 1990s, including, ''Rudraveena'', ''

Maro Charitra ''Maro Charitra'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language romantic tragedy film written and directed by K. Balachander. It stars Kamal Haasan and Saritha in the lead with Madhavi appearing in prominent roles. The film deals with cross-cultural ...

'', ''

Idi Katha Kaadu ''Idi Katha Kaadu'' () is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Jayasudha, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Sarath Babu and, Saritha. It is a remake of Balachander's own Tamil film '' Avargal'' (1977). Jayas ...

'', ''Mayuri'', and '' Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu''. He worked in over 100 films and is known for his association with K. Balachander and

Kodi Ramakrishna Kodi Ramakrishna (23 July 1949 – 22 February 2019) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, and actor, known for his work in Telugu cinema. Over the course of his career, he directed more than 100 films across various genres, earning a repu ...

Life and career

Ganesh Patro was born on 22 June 1945 in Parvathipuram of

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. He wrote dialogue for several films including ''

'', ''Rudraveena'', '' Maa Pallelo Gopaludu'', ''Nirnayam'', and ''

Mayuri (film) ''Mayuri'' () is a 1985 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language biographical film, biographical dance film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and produced by Ramoji Rao. Based on the life of Sudha Chandran, the film stars her in the title role w ...

'' among others. After a 15-year sabbatical, he wrote dialogue for ''

Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu ''Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu'' (), also known by the initialism ''SVSC'', is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language family drama film written and directed by Srikanth Addala. It was produced by Dil Raju's Sri Venkateswara Creations, and stars ...

'' in 2013. Patro also wrote many plays in Telugu theatre and literature. Patro died at age 69 on 5 January 2015 in

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while undergoing a treatment for cancer.

Filmography

As dialogue writer

*'' Naaku Swaatantram Vacchindhi'' (1975) *'' Alludochadu'' (1976) *'' Atha Varrillu'' (1976 *'' Chilakamma cheppindhi'' (1977) *'' Tholireyi Gadichindi'' (1977) *''

'' (1978) *'' Naalage endharo'' (1978) *'' Andamaina Anubhavam'' (1979) *'' Guppedu Manasu'' (1979) *''

'' (1979) *'' Tholi Kodi Koosindi'' (1980) *'' 47 Rojulu'' (1981) *'' Meesam kosam'' 1981)*'' Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu'' (1981) *'' Aakali Rajyam'' (1981) *'' Daaham daaham'' (1981) *'' Adavalle Aligithe'' (1983) *'' Kokilamma'' (1983) *'' Mukku Pudaka'' (1983) *'' Disco King'' (1984) *'' Mangamma Gari Manavadu'' (1984) *'' Manishiko charitra'' (1984) *'' Mayuri'' (1984) *'' Swaathi'' (1984) *'' Maa Pallelo Gopaludu'' (1985) *'' Mugguru Mithrulu'' (1985) *'' O thandri theerpu'' (1985) *'' Premichu Pelladu'' (1985) *'' Mannemlo monagadu'' (1986) *'' Mr. Bharath'' (1986) *'' Muddula Krishnaiah'' (1986) *'' Sraavana Meghaalu'' (1986) *'' Shravana Sandhya'' (1986) *'' Sravanthi'' (1986) *'' Aranyakanda'' (1987) *'' Collector Gari Abbai'' (1987) *'' Gowthami'' (1987) *'' Muvva Gopaludu'' (1987) *'' Samsaram Oka Chadarangam'' (1987) *'' Talambralu'' (1987) *'' Dharmapathni'' (1987) *'' Chakravarthy'' (1987) *''

Aahuthi ''Aahuthi'' is a 1987 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Action film, action drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Rajasekhar (actor), Rajasekhar and Jeevitha in the lead roles. It was produced by Shyam Prasad Reddy on M. ...

'' (1988) *'' Murali Krishnudu'' (1988) *'' Rudraveena'' (1988) *''

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'' (1988) *''

Muddula Mavayya ''Muddula Mavayya'' is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and produced by S. Gopal Reddy on Bhargav Art Productions banner. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Vijayashanti with music composed by K. V. Mahadev ...

'' (1989) *'' Vicky Daada'' (1989) *'' Guru Sishyulu'' (1990) *''

Muddula Menalludu ''Muddula Menalludu'' is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced by S. Gopal Reddy on Bhargav Art Productions banner and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijayashanti and the music was composed by K. V. ...

'' (1990) *'' Iddaru Iddare'' (1990) *'' Puttinti pattu cheera'' (1990) *''

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'' (1991) *''

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'' (1991) *'' Ashwini'' (1991) *'' Jeevana Chadarangam'' (1991) *'' Madhura Nagarilo'' (1991) *'' Nirnayam'' (1991) *'' Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu'' (1991) *'' Akka Mogudu'' (1992) *'' Allari Pilla'' (1992) *''

Dabbu Bhale Jabbu ''Dabbu Bhale Jabbu'' is a 1992 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language family drama film directed by K. Rajendra and produced by Allu Ramalingaiah. The cast includes Gollapudi Maruthi Rao, Rao Gopal Rao, Annapoorna (actress), Annapoorna, Maharsh ...

'' (1992) *'' Madhavayya Gari Manavadu'' (1992) *'' Pellam chepthe vinaali'' (1992) *'' Mahanadhi'' (1993) *'' Rajeswari Kalyanam'' (1993) *'' Tholi Muddhu'' (1993) *''Sarigamalu'' (1994) *'' Theerpu'' (1994) *'' Maa Voori Maaraju'' (1994) *''

Maatho Pettukoku ''Maatho Pettukoku'' () is a 1995 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language action film produced by S. Gopal Reddy under the Bhargav Art Productions banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Roja Selvamani, ...

'' (1995) *'' Ratha Yaatra'' (1997) *'' Padutha Theeyaga'' (1998) *''

Maa Balaji ''Maa Balaji'' () is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language comedy-drama film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Vadde Naveen, Maheswari, and Laya. The music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. The film was released on 23 September 1999 a ...

'' (1999) *'' 9 Nelalu'' (2001) *''

'' (2013)

Awards

Nandi Award for Best Dialogue Writer The Nandi Award The Nandi Awards are annual awards presented by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to recognise excellence in Telugu cinema, theatre, and television, as well as lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. The awards are named a ...

- 2 times **1984 - Swathi **1988 - Rudraveena * Nandi Award for Second Best Story Writer - Naalaaga Endaro(in

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)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Patro, Ganesh 1945 births 2015 deaths Screenwriters from Andhra Pradesh People from Vizianagaram district Indian male dramatists and playwrights 20th-century Indian dramatists and playwrights 21st-century Indian dramatists and playwrights Indian male screenwriters Telugu screenwriters 20th-century Indian male writers 21st-century Indian male writers People from Uttarandhra